4. Beer can chicken

5. Honey chipotle and lime grilled chicken kabobs

Let's be honest, anything on a stick is always more scrumptious. The contrasting flavors of chipotle peppers against the lightness of citrus fruits and honey create the ultimate spicy sweet combo that will leave you drooling.

11. Green chile burgers with chile-lime mayo

Beat the summer heat and serve up some yummy green chile burgers. The coolness of the chile-lime mayo against a freshly grilled burger, piled high with avocado on a soft, doughy roll is a picturesque meal for this season.